Porch-swing



E. G. COUCH.

PORCH SWING.

APPLICATION FILED Nov. 6, I919.

Patented Mar. 8, 1921.

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E. G. COUCH.

PORCH SWING.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 6, 1919.

Patented Mar. 8, 1921.

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E. G. COUCH.

PORCH SWING.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 5. 1919.

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EVERETT G. COUCH, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

PORCH-SWING.

Application filed November 6, 1919. Serial No. 336,136.

To 1.1!. t l/10TH it away (JOIZUQ'M'L Be it known that I, Evmurr'r G. CoUoH, a citizen of the United States, residing at lYashington, District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Porch-Swings; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to swings, and while particularly adapted to porch and lawn swings, is not limited thereto An object of this invention is to prov de a comfortable, attractive and easily operated swing and one with a durable, attractive and Eom'iortable cover that is weatherproof and can be easily knocked down.

A further object of this invention is to reduce the manual power in operating a swing of this character and also to reduce the cramping of the legs in so operat ng a swing of this character, and to provide a atural easy movement to the legs in oper ating such a swing. I D

A further ob ect of this invention is to provide an improved means of suspending a swing of this character and especially to provide a quickly installed suspension means, and also one that will resist lateral motion and at the same time operate with minimum friction.

A further object of this invention is to provioe an improved seat structure and means of supporting said structure and to provide a maximum carrying capacity with a minimum weight.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the construction, the combination, the details and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

in the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective of the swing in skeleton with the suspension means broken away.

Fig. 2 is substantially the same as Fig. 1 with the skeleton part covered for use.

Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic view illustrating the position of the different movable parts of said swing and suspension in different positions of its swing.

Fig. 4: is an enlarged fragmentary detail Specification of Letters Patent.

showing the mount at the ceiling of the ma n suspension member.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary detail of the means of joining the main suspension mount to the body of the swing.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary end elevation of Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 is an enlarged bottom view of one or the ceiling brackets.

Fig. 8 is a modified form with upholstered seat and back.

In detail the invention consists of a yoke bar 2 preferably of strap iron to which is riveted a pair of angle irons 3 and 3, angle irons 3 and 3 being joined together by angle irons 4 and t so that angle irons 3 and 3 and 4 and 4; form a rectangular seat and are braced to yoke 2 by braces 5 and 5. A rod 6 joins the ends of yoke 2 at 7 and has pivoted thereon at 8 a pair of straps 9 and 9 joined by a rod 10, said straps 9 and 9 carrying a pedal board 11 suitably aflixed thereto and preferably by bolts 12. Afiixed to the sides of yoke 2 arebrackets 13 carrying eyes for receiving in screw thread relation rods 14:. Similar brackets 15 are at"- fixed suitably to angle irons 3 and 3 for carrying rods 16 similar to rods 14:. Rods 1d and 16 are provided with hooks to hook into rings 17 and 17. Also hooking into rings 17 and 17' are respectively hooks l8 and 18 suspended from respective chains 19 and 19. Chains 19 and 19 are suspended from rods 20 and 20, said rods 20 and 20 being provided respectively with hooks 21 and 21 and eyes 22 and 22'. Eyes 22 and 22 are made of sufiicient size to admit the insertion of brackets 23 and 23 therethrough, and brackets 23 and 23' are respectively aflixed to the ceiling or other suitable suspension mount by screws 24. Rods 20 and 20 are held in desired alinement by a pipe section 25 drilled at 26 and 26 for receiving respectively rods 20" and 20. Auxiliary chains 19 and 19 are provided with hooks 18 and 18 to be inserted respectively in eyes 1'7 and 17 Chains 19 and 19 are mounted relative to the ceiling in substantially the same manner as chains 19 and 19.

An auxiliary chair 26 provided with inverted V shaped extensions 27 and 27 and with slots 28 and 28 is slipped over the main chair before the insertion of rods 1 1 and 16. Auxiliary covers are also provided for chains 19 and 19, 19 and 19. These auxiliary covers are numbered 29 in the drawings.

In mounting this swing to a porch, brackets 23 are first inserted through eyes 22 and 22 in'rods 20 and 20 and also like brackets are inserted in similar rods from chains 19 and 19 and the said brackets are then ailixed to the ceiling or other suitable mounts in proper relation to allow a free pivoting of the said rods. These rods, together with the cross pipe 25, form a permanent fixture. At suitable times, when desired to utilize the swing, chains 19, 19 and 19 and 19 are respectively hooked in their receiving hooks 21 and 21 and like hooks in the mount for chains 19" and 19 In assembling the swing proper, which is preferably shipped with rods 14 and 16 removed, auxiliary seat 26 is inserted from the top over the skeleton portion and then rods 14 and 16 are screwed into the eyes in respective brackets 13 and 15 ant the wicker covering inserted over the chains 19 and 19" and 19 and 19", and the hooks 18 and 18 and 18 and 18 respectively inserted into rings 17 and 17 and eyes 17 and 17, when the swing is ready ior suspension to the ceiling mount as hereinbefore described.

In the are of movement illustrated in the diagrammatic view in Fig. 3 it will be observed that by having the pivotal point of the pedal member to the back of the seat and in the position illustrated that upward and downward movement of the pedal throughout the usual arc of swinging very slightly varies the angularity of the pedal relative to the normal position of the leg of the operator so that there is but slight movement of the ankle necessary in propelling the swing. It will iurther be observed at the positioning here shown by the extension oi the radius from its pivot to the pedal and the other elements herein that the arc of the pedal upon this pivot varies relatively but slightl from a right angle to the seat, thus maintaining substantially a normal position of the legs of the operator relative to the seat.

It will further be observed that the arrangement herein illustrated will require a relatively short stroke or" the foot in propelling this swipg.

Eyes 22 and 22 have much greater diameter than the diameter of the pivotal bearing therefor on brackets 23. It is obvious that with this greater relative diameter that a point suspension is obtained and that friction is very materially reduced.

In the modified form shown in Fig. 8, I prefer to dispense with the yoke 2 and I provide the chair with an upholstered back 30 and upholstered seat 31.

In both forms of construction herein indicated the wicker-Work seat is securely fastened to the metal frame work as shown in the drawings of the modified form.

Claims:

1. In a swing, a seat including a bar bent in U shape and "forming a back and rear legs to said seat, a bar joining said U bar, a pedal, said pedal pivotally mounted upon said joining bar, a seat bottom extending in front of said U bar, and means for suspending said pedal and said seat.

2. In a swing, a seat provided with suspension mounts comprising a U bar bent to form the rear legs and back of said seat, angle irons forming the bottom of said seat, and a brace for said U bar also forming a mount for said suspension means.

8. In swing, a seat provided with suspension mounts comprising a U bar bent to form the rear legs and back of said eat, angle irons forming the bottom oi said seat. a brace for said bar also forming a mount :tor said suspension means, and a pedal pivotally mounted to said legs and. provided with independentsuspension means.

1. In a swing, a skeleton seat, means for suspending said skeleton seat, and a wicker body provided with openings underneath to slip over said skeleton seat.

5. In a swing, a skeleton seat, means for suspending said skeleton seat, and a wicker body provided with openings underneathto slip over said skeleton seat, said skeleton seat provided with detachable suspension supports mounted at the front and rear of said seat and engaging a suspension member substantially medial of said seat, and said wicker body provided with channels for receiving said supports after the seat body has been inserted over said skeleton.

6. In a swing, a skeleton seat, means for suspending said skeleton seat, a wicker body provided with openings underneath to slip over said skeleton seat, and said suspension means including a suspension member and a wicker casing for said suspension member,

wicker casing for said suspension member joining with said wicker body when said swing is set up for use.

7. In a swing, a skeleton seat, means for suspending said skeleton seat, a wicker body provided with openings underneath to slip over said skeleton seat, and a pedal provided with suspension means, said pedal pivotally mounted to said skeleton. seat and extending in front of said body, and said body recessed to admit of movement of said pedal on said pivotal mount.

8. In a swing, a skeleton seat, means for suspending said skeleton seat, and a wicker body provided with openings underneath to slip over said skeleton seat, said body provided with mounts for auxiliary cushions.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

EVERETT G. COUCH 

